Grow Your Own Teachers (GYOT) is a loan forgiveness program available for culturally diverse students who are currently enrolled as seniors at Liberty Public Schools.

GYOT recipients will receive a financial award to be applied toward college tuition.

Interested students must meet the following criteria:

• Have admission into an accredited college/university to become a teacher. 

• Be a good citizen. 

• Provide three letters of recommendation. 

• Complete an online application. 

• Participate in a face-to-face interview with the GYOT selection committee. 

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75.